Coincidentally, I was listening to an old episode of SotG today where it was mentioned that people used to shit on HuK and had doubts about him. I grinned because it seems everyone is a HuK fan these days. I've always been. =)

Holgerius

Sweden16951 Posts

October 28 2011 03:48 GMT

#64

Really nice read, Mr. Hot Bid.

Bear4188

United States1797 Posts

October 28 2011 03:49 GMT

#65

I remember my first interaction with HuK on the forums. It was in the announcement thread for the HDH Invitational and he was complaining on and on about not getting an invite. For those not familiar with beta SC2: the HDH was the largest SC2 event up to that date and featured only the biggest names playing at that time, HuK was still an emerging player only known to those who kept an especially close watch on the scene. While aware of his skill this was the first time I got to see how feisty he could be as well. Eighteen months later he has earned a great deal of fame and respect for his big titles, but I will always remember him as the pugnacious TL poster who refused to be counted out.

I can't say I'm a fan, and I doubt I ever will be, but I respect the hell out of HuK. He works his ass off and deserves everything that comes his way.

Kznn

Brazil9072 Posts

October 28 2011 03:49 GMT

#66

It was really hard for me. My favorite player, the one that inspired me to play protoss, to keep going, to reach a high master rank, to keep pressuring myself about all my mistakes, not just in the game, but in real life too, to work as hard as I could with the amount of time that I had... Leaving the team that inspired me to start playing starcraft, where I made friends that I play and talk to every single day, my favorite team, the place that I go every single day and spend 5 hours every sigle day, my favorite website, my favorite team.

It's like losing a friend. A very close one. But after all, he's still huk, he's still the same guy, and he will be always an amazing person and an amazing player.

Huk will be forever Liquid`Huk. And I guess TL/oGs will be forever his truly home.

And oh.. just one more thing. The most AMAZING thing at mlg orlando was hearing day[9] call huk by Liquid`Huk several times. <33

StarStruck

25339 Posts

October 28 2011 03:49 GMT

#67

On October 28 2011 12:03 Hot_Bid wrote:

A Liquid fan watches EG.HuK win MLG Orlando

At the time, HuK was a kid with a huge chip on his shoulder. He had no progaming pedigree, not in Brood War or WarCraft 3, and he had not yet received the respect he felt he deserved. To many of the top players, Chris Loranger was a fluke, a passing player of note that would quickly fade once better mechanics appeared and more practice hours were logged. What he brought with him to that first MLG was an already large fan base and a certain aura. Even then, he had a belief in himself and that no matter who is opponent was, he could find a way to beat him.

I keep hearing people say this and every time I hear it I cringe. Players can grow with the game. You don't know their full potential until you sit their ass down in the game for weeks on end and grind it out. I cannot believe we have this silly generalization on HuK. I assure you, Chris was no fluke back then. You could knock HuK's sub-par mid-game all you want back then, but the guy still had all the tools and character.

If you looked at his micro and game sense you would know this guy was a threat; not to mention, very coach-able. Chris was definitely on my top five prospects out of the foreigners in the closed beta and I'm sure many others did as well. Huk always had a strong following. The guy got results back then and I guess I'm one of the few who isn't surprised now.

Anyway, thank you TL for sending the guy to Korea so he could fulfill his ambitions. He needed that work environment in order to thrive. Glad to see him doing well.

Deleted User 3420

24492 Posts

October 28 2011 03:54 GMT

#68

HB that was an amazingly good write-up.

TheGrimace

United States929 Posts

October 28 2011 03:54 GMT

#69

I'll always mourn the loss of Huk from Team Liquid. Staying up late and watching him rock Code A was a pleasure. With that said, I'll always be there cheering. I'm happy to be a fan of such an upstanding team and of such a dedicated player. Both TL and Huk represent everything we should want from competition.

iS.zemotion

United States246 Posts

October 28 2011 03:55 GMT

#70

Made me a little sad inside TT

looknohands119

United States815 Posts

October 28 2011 03:56 GMT

#71

I love both Liquid and EG! Huk is a great guy and a great player. The story is moving and well written Hotbid and I admire the honesty. As usual, you speak the truth!

AlphaFox

United States34 Posts

October 28 2011 03:58 GMT

#72

Very well written, Hot_Bid!

Goooo Liquid! GOOOO HuK!

wOOt

Australia121 Posts

October 28 2011 04:00 GMT

#73

Amazing blog post by Hotbid, love seeing HuK on EG with IdrA.

LittleAtari

Jordan1090 Posts

October 28 2011 04:02 GMT

#74

I've always been a fan of huk, even when he went to EG, I was extremely happy for him because I knew that was a good decision to make career wise. In his recent success at MLG Orlando, I was both happy and sad. Happy to see the player that I learned my first build had won, but sad to know that my favorite team, Liquid, had gotten him to that level but wouldnt have the credit for it.

I'm happy to know that despite Huk being on EG, Alex acknowledges that. It shows a great cooperation about the eSports community. Huk WILL win a GSL. I no doubt in my mind. It's going to happen.

I love that Liquid shows so much love and emotion for everything that they do. I feel that Liquid has used their team and their forums to forge the qualities of the StarCraft community. Liquid expects good manner and a great deal of skill from their players. This reflected in their community. Liquid encourages not only eSports, but also friendships and talent. From calling police in Sweden to make sure a site member does not commit suicide to featuring things like Sketchpad.tv. Liquid encourages it's members to be better people and to go further with their talents.

I'm grateful for your post HotBid because it gives us a glimpse into the heart of eSports and the heart of Liquid. Thank you.

bkrow

Australia8532 Posts

October 28 2011 04:02 GMT

#75

What an incredible write up; thanks for articulating what i am sure a ton of Liquid` fans are feeling when they watch HuK do so well. During MLG when Day9 referred to him as Liquid`HuK there was a moment of sadness. Everytime i see HuK's name i think LIQUID HWAITING! And i have to stop and check myself.

So much conflict :p

biaxiong

United States180 Posts

October 28 2011 04:03 GMT

#76

Watched Huk's stream those hardworking spring months and people thought he was in a slump or faded away. Now he's Top 3 control. Hot_Bid stream some Skyrim in couple weeks!

Primadog

United States4411 Posts

October 28 2011 04:06 GMT

#77

Why did you pull it from the TL MLG Orlando Review? It's not like we're late or anything.

ZenithM

France15952 Posts

October 28 2011 04:07 GMT

#78

Great post. I liked Liquid'HuK a little bit more than I like EGHuK, but in the end, I'm just a true fan of just HuK, whatever team he's in.

But those that watched his stream knew it was different.

This is just spot on. It's exactly how I felt when I was watching him play on his stream as he was not doing so well in Code A and such.

Go Liquid! Go HuK!

+ Show Spoiler +

And go HerO!

FractalsOnFire

Australia1756 Posts

October 28 2011 04:14 GMT

#79

On October 28 2011 12:36 HuK wrote:
<3 i really dont know what else to say, some of the people ive met in liquid are some of the best people ive met in my entire life. the world and people are so fake and shitty, but people like hot bid and tl co. are genuinely good/decent people (which i sadly dont say about a lot of ppl)

Too true man, too true.

ghrur

United States3786 Posts

October 28 2011 04:14 GMT

#80

Very well written, and I feel the same way as a fan.